News from November 2024
Morrisey co-leads coalition seeking to protect students’ free speech rights
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office is co-leading a multistate amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court aimed at protecting students’ First Amendment free speech rights.
Licensed Nursing Assistant Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult
The Attorney General’s Office announced that Paul A. Williams, 59, of Morrisville, Vermont, was arraigned today on one count of felony Sexual Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult.
Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes Congratulates AG-Elect Derek Brown
“I have known Derek Brown for decades and am proud to call him a friend, and now my successor in the Utah Attorney General’s Office,” said Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes.
Sheppard Mullin Advised Pathward, N.A. in $634 Million Sale of its Commercial Insurance Premium Finance Business to Honor Capital Corporation
Sheppard Mullin represented Pathward, N.A, the chartered national bank subsidiary of Pathward Financial, Inc., in the sale of its commercial insurance premium finance business to Honor Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s largest independently owned insurance premium finance companies.
Attorney General James and DEC Interim Commissioner Mahar Secure $121,000 from Long Island Contractor for Illegal Construction Near Protected Wetlands
New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced that they have secured over $121,000 in penalties from contractor Anthony Labriola and his two affiliate companies – ALAC Realty, LLC and ALAC Contracting Corp.
Disappearance and Death of David Braley
Attorney General John M. Formella releases the following statements from the family of David Braley of Belmont, New Hampshire and from the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit on the upcoming anniversary of Mr. Braley’s disappearance when he was 21-years-old:
Airlines' teamwork won't help customers, First Circuit rules in DOJ antitrust case
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court has affirmed a ruling that put an end to the so-called "Northeast Alliance" between American Airlines and JetBlue - an arrangement the companies claimed would help customers.
Attorney General Griffin Announces Plan to Honor Arkansas D-Day “Band of Brothers” Hero SSG Denver “Bull” Randleman with Statue in Downtown Little Rock Using Private Funds
Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing plans to erect a statue in downtown Little Rock honoring Arkansas native Staff Sergeant Denver “Bull” Randleman, who participated in the D-Day invasion as a member of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division that was portrayed in the book-turned-miniseries “Band of Brothers:”
Attorney General Labrador Announces Victory in Challenge to Federal Contractor Minimum Wage
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced a federal appellate victory Tuesday in Nebraska v. Su.
Bradley Attorneys Recognized by Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program
Bradley is pleased to announce that Emma Duke McBurney and George A. Smith II, attorneys in the firm’s Huntsville office, have been recognized by the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program (MCVLP) for their pro bono contributions to the organization.
Troutman Pepper Advises Tectonic Engineering in Investment by Good Springs Capital
Troutman Pepper client Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. and its affiliates recently announced an investment by Good Springs Capital LP, a private investment firm focused on partnering with founders, families, and entrepreneurial management teams in the industrial and services sectors.
Chicago residents sentenced for trafficking minor across state lines
A Chicago man, Geremy Glass, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Tax professionals sentenced for fraudulent scheme causing significant IRS losses
Two tax attorneys and an insurance agent have been sentenced to a total of 16 years in prison for their involvement in a fraudulent tax shelter scheme.
Lawsuit filed against broker over alleged deceptive 'foreclosure rescue' scheme
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has filed a lawsuit against Kyle Seyboth, a local real estate broker, and associated defendants.
Coalition demands end to Trump's political prosecutions
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a coalition of 23 states in calling for an end to what they describe as political prosecutions against former President Donald Trump.
Justice Department investigates disability rights compliance in Michigan psychiatric hospitals
The Justice Department has initiated an investigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to determine if Michigan is unnecessarily institutionalizing adults with serious mental illness in state psychiatric hospitals.
Attorneys general support FTC's ban on most non-compete agreements
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with a coalition of 17 attorneys general, has filed an amicus brief supporting the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) prohibition on most non-compete agreements.
Attorneys General urge FCC to improve robocall mitigation measures
Attorney General Raúl Labrador, along with a bipartisan group of 46 Attorneys General, has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database.
AG Moody issues consumer protection guide amid record holiday spending forecast
Today in Miami, Attorney General Ashley Moody released the 2024 Holiday Consumer Protection Guide.
State AGs urge FCC action on robocall mitigation loopholes
Attorney General Josh Stein has spearheaded a bipartisan initiative, involving 46 other state Attorneys General, urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance its Robocall Mitigation Database.